ESPN Top 5 burning Questions:

Stlrs4Life · 10-23-2006, 04:55 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...t&lid=tab1pos1

3. Who is the best team in the AFC North?

Allen: It seems strange right now to say this, but the best team in the AFC North is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ignore for a moment that they lost in overtime against the Falcons and think about what this offense has done the past two weeks. They've completely dominated two good defenses with two different quarterbacks. The running game looks refreshed and Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch both have an excellent grasp of this offense and are executing their play calls. This team would beat the Bengals and Ravens with Batch or Roethlisberger leading the way.

Hoge: It's the Steelers in a landslide. They have an excellent blend of offense and defense and are starting to look like the Steelers from last year. This team will be hard to beat down the stretch, even if Roethlisberger has to miss time. Backup quarterback Charlie Batch is more than capable of winning games.

Salisbury: Despite losing Sunday to the Falcons, the Steelers are back and they have fewer questions surrounding them than any other team in the AFC North. The Ravens have trouble moving the ball on offense and even with a good defense, you have to put points on the board in this division. The Bengals are having offensive line issues that have slowed their explosive offense. Cleveland just isn't ready. That leaves the Steelers, who have the right combination of offensive and defensive excellence to contend.

clarient · 10-23-2006, 05:00 PM

Now THAT'S what I like to hear!! All we have to do is live up to it! :)

I also really like hearing such high praise for Batch.

Livinginthe past · 10-23-2006, 05:04 PM

If they did power rankings like this i'd be alot happier - ie who is the best team - not who is having the best run.

The Steelers have alot of potential, but they are finding new and disastrous ways to lose each week - despite having large parts of their game in good working order.

I guess what the pundits, and myself, see is a team that can still be awesome if they could get all the different parts of the machine to operate on the same day.

At times the D has been awesome, yesterday the offense put up 38 points on the road and looked capable of more.

Even though they have better current record, the Bengals and Ravens appear to suffer from the same faults they suffered from last year - not enough balance between O and D.

NM

ps the link doesnt work.

This one does

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2635788

Black@Gold Forever32 · 10-23-2006, 05:08 PM

Well on paper the Steelers are the best team. But thats why they play the games.

***MACH1*** · 10-23-2006, 05:51 PM

Just stop dropping the damn ball.

stillers4me · 10-23-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcrabt

Just stop dropping the damn ball.

Simple and to the point. I like it.

SteelerFanInCA · 10-23-2006, 06:26 PM

Yeah that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside but a win against Oakland next weekend will make me feel even better.

floodcitygirl · 10-23-2006, 06:31 PM

UOTE=SteelerFanInCA;165368]Yeah that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside but a win against Oakland next weekend will make me feel even better.[/QUOTE]

19ward86 · 10-23-2006, 06:54 PM

like jim mora said, we are still the champs and a great team no matter what our recrord is, and yes i said jim mora.

polamalufan43 · 10-23-2006, 07:08 PM

Yeah... we need work on the special teams. Anyway, offense and defense are both good and they play to the fullest, which is which we have the vote for the ACF North.

10-23-2006, 04:55 PM	#1
Stlrs4Life Tailgate Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Bedford, Pa Posts: 5,608 Gender: Male Member Number: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...t&lid=tab1pos1 3. Who is the best team in the AFC North? Allen: It seems strange right now to say this, but the best team in the AFC North is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ignore for a moment that they lost in overtime against the Falcons and think about what this offense has done the past two weeks. They've completely dominated two good defenses with two different quarterbacks. The running game looks refreshed and Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch both have an excellent grasp of this offense and are executing their play calls. This team would beat the Bengals and Ravens with Batch or Roethlisberger leading the way. Hoge: It's the Steelers in a landslide. They have an excellent blend of offense and defense and are starting to look like the Steelers from last year. This team will be hard to beat down the stretch, even if Roethlisberger has to miss time. Backup quarterback Charlie Batch is more than capable of winning games. Salisbury: Despite losing Sunday to the Falcons, the Steelers are back and they have fewer questions surrounding them than any other team in the AFC North. The Ravens have trouble moving the ball on offense and even with a good defense, you have to put points on the board in this division. The Bengals are having offensive line issues that have slowed their explosive offense. Cleveland just isn't ready. That leaves the Steelers, who have the right combination of offensive and defensive excellence to contend. __________________ *It's not just Steeler Football, it's a way of Life!* "I'm a Champion"

10-23-2006, 05:00 PM	#2
clarient Bench Warmer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Marcos, Texas Posts: 167 Gender: Female Member Number: 1742 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: Now THAT'S what I like to hear!! All we have to do is live up to it! :) I also really like hearing such high praise for Batch. __________________ ONE FOR THE OTHER HAND, STEELERS!

10-23-2006, 05:04 PM	#3
Livinginthe past Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Crushing the AFCE...annually Posts: 7,520 Member Number: 478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: If they did power rankings like this i'd be alot happier - ie who is the best team - not who is having the best run. The Steelers have alot of potential, but they are finding new and disastrous ways to lose each week - despite having large parts of their game in good working order. I guess what the pundits, and myself, see is a team that can still be awesome if they could get all the different parts of the machine to operate on the same day. At times the D has been awesome, yesterday the offense put up 38 points on the road and looked capable of more. Even though they have better current record, the Bengals and Ravens appear to suffer from the same faults they suffered from last year - not enough balance between O and D. NM ps the link doesnt work. This one does http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2635788 __________________ They've been great for a while now, three Super Bowls' worth of great. But only this season have the New England Patriots become The Show, the must-see team of stars, pretty boys and reformed bad boys. Suddenly, the Patriots are not simply great; they're compelling, fascinating, appearing to be almighty and a touch lawless. The Patriots didn't bother with swagger to start this NFL season; they went straight to defiant. Either you're one of them or you're about to get crushed.

10-23-2006, 05:08 PM	#4
Black@Gold Forever32 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan City, IN Posts: 3,253 Gender: Male Member Number: 2290 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: Well on paper the Steelers are the best team. But thats why they play the games.

10-23-2006, 05:51 PM	#5
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10-23-2006, 06:26 PM	#7
SteelerFanInCA Team President Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,169 Gender: Male Member Number: 875 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: Yeah that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside but a win against Oakland next weekend will make me feel even better.

10-23-2006, 06:31 PM	#8
floodcitygirl Team Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,751 Member Number: 1784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: UOTE=SteelerFanInCA;165368]Yeah that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside but a win against Oakland next weekend will make me feel even better.[/QUOTE] __________________ Thanks to MeanJoe for surprising me with my new sig.

10-23-2006, 06:54 PM	#9
19ward86 Head Coach Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Ohio Posts: 1,976 Gender: Male Member Number: 2717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: like jim mora said, we are still the champs and a great team no matter what our recrord is, and yes i said jim mora. __________________ [YOUTUBE]PGrTvNzGCZE[/YOUTUBE] You must watch this video.

10-23-2006, 07:08 PM	#10
polamalufan43 Team President Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Where the streets are paved in black and gold stones Posts: 2,345 Member Number: 3344 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ESPN Top 5 burning Questions: Yeah... we need work on the special teams. Anyway, offense and defense are both good and they play to the fullest, which is which we have the vote for the ACF North. __________________ Harder the Conflict, Sweeter the Victory Steelers 07 Last edited by polamalufan43; 10-23-2006 at 07:09 PM. Reason: type-o

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